Agile Scrum is about working together to successfully reach a goal. Agile methodologies are popular approaches in software development and are increasingly being used in other areas. Scrum practices include establishing cross-functional and self-managed teams, producing a working deliverable at the end of each iteration or Sprint. This certification focuses on adopting Agile or Scrum in the workplace and taking on the role of Scrum Master.

Learning Outcomes

Agile and Scrum concepts including the Agile way of thinking

What it means to have a Cross-Functional Team

What self-organization means and how project management is shared

The limits of a Scrum Team

How to scale to larger teams using both Scrum-of-Scrums and SAFe framework

How to use the Product Backlog in a scaled environment

How to manage issues, bugs and informing people outside of the team

Commonly used tracking methods (Burn-Down Chart, Velocity)

How to create Information Radiators, how to interpret them and how to act on the results

Identifying impediments, deviations, roadblocks and other obstacles that influence the progress positively and negatively

How to calculate the ROI (Return on Investment)

How to Recognize errors in estimation

How to guide a planning session, with and without Planning Poker

When and how to estimate using Story Points, Ideal Hours and Ideal Days

The role of the Scrum Master in all the planning moments: Roadmap, Release and Sprint planning

How to maintain the Backlog and how to add Backlog items

Creating and recognizing good user stories

Why a good Definition of Done is so important

All roles within the Scrum Framework

How to coach and challenge the team

When and how to mediate through conflict

Which tools to use to facilitate the team

Which solutions are suitable for solving problems

Which tasks and responsibilities belong to the Scrum Master role

Module 1:

Introduction

Module 2:

Agile

Waterfall

Why Agile is better

Module 3:

Agility

Development Models

When to use Agile

Agile Manifesto

Module 4:

Agile Principles

Principles

Agile Frameworks

Other frameworks

Module 5:

Scrum

Pillars

Definition

Empiricism

Roles

Workspace

Scaled Scrum

Scrum Master

Manager

Development Model

Events

Artifacts

Ordering

Backlog Refinement

Module 6:

Estimating

Triangulation

Affinity Estimating

Module 7:

Planning

Event

Artifacts

Planning onion

Planning/Feedback loop

Module 8:

Daily

Events

Scrum of scrums

Artifacts

Velocity

Performance Measurement

Module 9:

Review and Retro

Events

Module 10:

Adopting Scrum

Management support

Agile Practices

Splitting

Contract types

Who Should Attend This Agile Training?

The Agile way of thinking is best known in the field of software development but the principles are increasingly being applied in other types of projects. Scrum is the most used Agile methodology and is suitable for all professionals looking to keep their knowledge up to date with the latest developments in the fields of IT and Project Management, particularly those leading or participating in projects. In particular, the certification is suitable for professionals working in the areas of:

Project Management

Software development

IT Service Management

Business Management

Pre-requisites

Knowledge of Scrum terminology, for instance through the EXIN Agile Scrum Foundation exam, is strongly recommended.

w/o GST

w GST

Course Fee

$1,000

$1,070

CANCELLATION/POSTPONEMENT CHARGES:1. 2 to 4 weeks’ written notice from start date of training - 50% of course fee for cancellation

2. Less than 2 weeks’ written notice from start date of training - 100% of course fees for postponement or cancellation

3. Course schedule selected is subjected to confirmation.

4. ST Electronics (e-Services) Pte Ltd reserves the rights to withdraw, re-schedule the class or change the venue due to unforeseen circumstances.

Exam:

The course fee does not include the EXIN Agile Scrum Master certification exam which is sold separately at $400 (before GST). This exam will be conducted at the end of the course for students who opt to purchase it from us.

w/o GST

w GST

Exam Fees (With Course)

$400

$428

Exam Fees (Without Course)

$500

$535

Exam details

Duration:

1 hour and 30 minutes

Number of questions:

40 (Multiple Choice)

Pass mark:

65%

Open book:

No

Electronic equipment allowed:

No

Level:

Advanced

Remarks:

COMAT is a business centre of e-Services, Electronics, ST Engineering.

Terms & Conditions

All prices stated above are in Singapore Dollars (SGD).

e-Services, Electronics, ST Engineering reserves the right to change the date or venue without prior notice.

e-Services, Electronics, ST Engineering reserves the right to cancel or reschedule the course due to class size or unforeseen circumstances.